Abstract
The article systematises the experience of researchers of the concept of ekphrasis, reveals its significance and role in literary English discourse. The main focus is on analysing the definition of ekphrasis, identifying its functions in literature and art, historical foundations of the term, and the given classification of ekphrasis. The definitions offered by researchers in this field, their contributions and developments in the understanding of ekphrasis are considered. The article is based on the research of leading scholars such as J. Heffernan, P. Wagner, W. Mitchell, D. Carrier, G. Scott and others, analysing various definitions of ekphrasis, its evolution and importance in literary discourse. Future research prospects in this area include a deeper analysis of ekphrastic phenomena in contemporary literary texts. The article reflects the relevance and prospects of ekphrasis research, expanding the understanding of this phenomenon in the context of intermediality, the interaction between literature and visual art.
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